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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,350

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $3,160

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162020
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleSonic
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T DuneR-Line SELPremier
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,975 $23,995 $31,450 $21,520
Technology Package   1,695    
Metal pedals       105
Sunroof       850
Technology Package   1,458    
Metal pedals       96
Sunroof       774
Options (change) 0 1,695 0 955
Options (change) 0 1,458 0 870
Destination 820 820 820 875
Total Price $26,795 $26,510 $32,270 $23,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,100
Model Year2016201620162020
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleSonic
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T DuneR-Line SELPremier
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4170hp I4210hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/40-19205/50-17
Total Price$26,795$26,510$32,270$23,350
Adjustments for Features-615-490-1,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,180$26,020$30,530$23,350
Cost Above Minimum$160$0$4,510$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2016201620162020
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleSonic
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T DuneR-Line SELPremier
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100
6-speed manual  $150 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power rear side windows   $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 $200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 $100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 $100 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rear side airbags   $300
Rollover sensor   $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Larger rear spoiler $200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system$600 $600 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information$25 $25 
Voice control for audio system $25 $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Boost gauge  $75 
Chronometer  $100 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights $50$50 
Fog lights $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Floor mats, second row (optional)   $0
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  $0
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Wheels, dark finish   $0
Total Value of Features$3,690$3,565$4,815$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$615$490$1,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-591-468-1,6720

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20162020
ModelBeetleSonic
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.0 in99.4 in
Length168.4 in159.8 in
Width71.2 in68.3 in
Height58.5 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,013 lb.2,881 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft347.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Proximity key250Yes
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115063%
Total Not Requested67537%

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